A Matter of Life and Death

1946

1 hr 44 mins

Romance Fantasy Drama Comedy

78%

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Popularity

4.6

Companies

The Archers

Director Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell

Writers Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Overview

A British wartime aviator who cheats death must argue for his life before a celestial court, hoping to prolong his fledgling romance with an American girl.

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Top Cast

David Niven Peter Carter

Kim Hunter June

Roger Livesey Doctor Reeves

Marius Goring Conductor 71

Robert Coote Bob Trubshawe

Kathleen Byron An Angel

Richard Attenborough An English Pilot

Bonar Colleano An American Pilot

Joan Maude Chief Recorder

Robert Atkins The Vicar

Edwin Max Dr. Mc.Ewen

Betty Potter Mrs. Tucker

Abraham Sofaer The Judge

Raymond Massey Abraham Farlan

Robert Arden GI Playing Snout (uncredited)

Trailers & Clips

Actor Michael Sheen on why A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH is his favorite film | TCM A Scene from A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH Official 4K Restoration Trailer The BFI podcast: A Matter of Life and Death | BFI Mark Kermode reviews A Matter of Life and Death | BFI Player Thelma Schoonmaker, A Matter Of Life And Death

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